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VentureVista 2026 Gives Amity Students a Taste of Real Entrepreneurship

Arijit Bose
VentureVista 2026

Lucknow: The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) at Amity University Lucknow Campus and Amity School of Communication jointly held a full-day event called “VentureVista 2026,” which was based on the concept of “from idea to impact.” This was an opportunity for many of the students to apply their knowledge from the classroom to the actual process of presenting an idea. The opening session was an “open showcase” and featured the display of students’ ideas via poster board, prototype and digital media. After that, formal pitching sessions occurred. During the pitches, students presented…

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Amit Shah Promises Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh if BJP Returns to Power in 2027

Arijit Bose

Akhilesh Yadav Opposes Proposal, Says UCC Is Not Worth Implementing Lucknow: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttar Pradesh if the Bharatiya Janata Party returns to power in the 2027 Assembly elections. Shah made the announcement while addressing the BJP’s state working committee meeting in Lucknow on Friday. According to media reports, he said that several states had already implemented the UCC and assured party workers that a BJP government in Uttar Pradesh would introduce the common civil law.…

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BJP Lucknow Organises Seminar on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Under ‘Sabse Unche Sardar’ Programme

Arijit Bose

Prakash Pal Highlights Patel’s Role in National Integration; Party Leaders Emphasise Unity and Social Harmony Lucknow: The BJP Lucknow Metropolitan OBC Morcha organised a seminar at Halwasiya Court in Hazratganj on Wednesday under the ‘Sabse Unche Sardar’ programme, being observed from October 28 to 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The seminar focused on Patel’s life, leadership and historic contribution to strengthening India’s unity and territorial integrity. Rajya Sabha MP and BJP OBC Morcha state president Prakash Pal attended as the chief guest. BJP Lucknow Metropolitan…

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UP Congress Mobilises Organisation for ‘Save Vote, Save Country’ Rally in Delhi on November 1

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Aradhana Mishra Mona Says Uttar Pradesh Will Make History; Rajendra Pal Gautam Calls Rahul Gandhi Key to Protecting Constitution and Democracy Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee has intensified preparations for the party’s ‘Save Vote, Save Country’ mega rally scheduled for November 1 at Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan, mobilising its organisational machinery across all six zones and 75 districts to ensure large-scale participation. Under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Congress President Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’, the party has drawn up an extensive mobilisation strategy, involving district units, frontal organisations, departments and…

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Samajwadi Party Seeks Removal of Farrukhabad DM, Raises Polling Booth Relocation and Duplicate Voter Concerns

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party has demanded the immediate removal of Farrukhabad District Magistrate, alleging political interference in the proposed relocation of 40 polling stations in the Kaimganj Assembly constituency and irregularities in electoral rolls across several Uttar Pradesh constituencies. Acting on the directions of party national president and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, state president Shyam Lal Pal submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh, seeking urgent intervention. The party alleged that the Farrukhabad District Magistrate was acting under pressure from BJP MLA Dr. Surabhi to shift…

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95th Annual Meeting of SBC(I) Concludes with Scientific Deliberations on Emerging Frontiers in Biochemistry and Biomedical Research

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Expert lectures highlight advances in tuberculosis research, CRISPR-Cas9-based gene therapy, transgenic crop development and lactoferrin-based molecular medicine Lucknow: The third and concluding day of the 95th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) [SBC(I)], hosted by CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow, featured a series of scientific sessions exploring emerging developments in biochemistry, biomedical research, biotechnology and allied life sciences. The day’s deliberations covered a diverse range of contemporary research areas, including biotherapeutics, structural biochemistry, viruses and phage therapy, parasite biology, RNA biology in the origin and evolution of life, bacterial infections…

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SBI Managing Director Launches Various CSR Initiatives in Lucknow.

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Lucknow: State Bank of India (SBI), through its CSR arm SBI Foundation, launched various CSR initiatives at SBI Local Head Office (LHO), Lucknow, reaffirming its commitment to community development, livelihood generation, social inclusion and the preservation of India’s national heritage. The initiatives were launched by Shri Ashwini Kumar Tewari, Managing Director (Corporate Banking & Subsidiaries), SBI, in the presence of Shri Dipesh Raj, Chief General Manager, SBI LHO Lucknow. Several key initiatives have been inaugurated, including the release of a book highlighting developmental initiatives in Rudha village, Sitapur, under ‘SBI…

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₹330-Crore Flood Protection Projects Approved for Lucknow’s Faizullaganj

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5.5-km embankment and 12 automatic flood pumping stations planned to tackle recurring floods and waterlogging Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved projects worth ₹330 crore to address recurring floods and waterlogging in Faizullaganj and adjoining areas of Lucknow. The plans include the construction of a 5.5-kilometre-long embankment along the Gomti river and the installation of 12 automatic flood pumping stations. An amount of ₹182 crore has been sanctioned for the construction and strengthening of the embankment from IIM Road to Pakka Pul, also known as Harding Bridge. The structure…

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NHRC Special Rapporteur Reviews Prisoners’ Rights and Welfare in Uttar Pradesh

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Lucknow: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Special Rapporteur Upendra Singh Baghel held a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Director General of Prisons PC Meena to discuss the protection of prisoners’ human rights and measures to improve their welfare in the state’s prisons. During the meeting, Deputy Inspector General of Prisons Pradeep Gupta delivered a presentation outlining arrangements for prisoners’ healthcare, mental health support, skill development, food and other basic amenities. He also highlighted initiatives aimed at improving inmates’ living conditions and supporting their rehabilitation. Special attention was given to facilities and…

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Former MLAs, Leaders from BJP, BSP and Other Parties Join Samajwadi Party

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Lucknow: Several former legislators and prominent political leaders from the BJP, BSP and other parties joined the Samajwadi Party (SP), expressing confidence in the leadership of party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and their faith in the party’s policies. The leaders joined the SP along with thousands of supporters at an event attended by senior party functionaries. The new entrants pledged to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and work towards making Akhilesh Yadav the chief minister. Among those who joined…

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